Hotel Luna Mystica
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you have a car and want views of the mountains and night sky at a price well below the Taos median. Skip it if you want to walk to town or need a pool, gym or breakfast on site.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Taos, New Mexico. It suits couples and independent travellers who are driving and want quiet, space and a view. Guests mention mountain and night sky views from private porches.
Skip it if you want a full service hotel. Our data lists free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk, and that is about it. No pool, gym or restaurant is listed, and breakfast details are not confirmed.
It is also far from the town sights in our data, so travellers without a car should look at our other two picks. The data tags it as pet friendly, but the terms are not confirmed.
Location and getting around
The address is 25 ABC Mesa Rd. Guests describe it as close to local attractions like the Rio Gorge and Taos artisans, and the location score is a high 9.5.
The distances in our data tell a different story for the town itself. The Harwood Museum of Art is about 10 km away, around 125 minutes on foot. San Francisco de Asís Mission Church is about 12.8 km away, roughly 160 minutes on foot. Both are far, so you will need a car or a taxi.
These are straight-line estimates that have not been checked. Free parking is listed.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 126 reviews, sharing first place among the 6 eligible hotels we compared. The review count is on the low side, so weigh it with that in mind.
The views are the main draw: guests talk about overlooking mountains and the night sky from private porches. They also like being close to the Rio Gorge and local artisans.
The complaint is about bathrooms. Guests say the external facilities are well maintained, but the private showers are tight.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €115.62 per night, around €231 in total. That is 26% below the sample median of €155.22 per night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hampton Inn Taos, was about €113.79 per night, only about €2 less, with an 8.1 score. Our Luxury pick, El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa, was about €207.83 per night with 4 stars and an 8.8 score.
So for nearly the same money as the Budget pick, you get a higher guest score and the views guests praise. What you give up is the pool, gym and listed breakfast you would find at Hampton Inn Taos, plus easy access to town.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Taos. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and reference price, and is not always the cheapest option. This one shares the top score in the sample at a price well under the median.
It is a clear case of good value, as long as its location works for your trip.
Before you book
Make sure you will have a car. Ask whether any breakfast is offered, since our data does not confirm it.
If shower space matters, ask about bathroom sizes. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read the listing and the policy closely. If you bring a pet, confirm the rules and charges.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Hotel Luna Mystica have views?
Guests say rooms overlook the mountains and the night sky from private porches.
Can I walk into Taos from Hotel Luna Mystica?
Not realistically. The Harwood Museum of Art is about 10 km away and the Mission Church about 12.8 km, so you need a car or taxi.
Does it serve breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before booking.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €115.62 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Are the bathrooms small?
Guests say the private showers are tight, although the external facilities are well maintained.